Photo: Илья Хохлов / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I have a deep fondness for that 1998 France side, and Youri Djorkaeff was one of its most inventive engines. A Lyon-born attacking midfielder and forward with a knack for the spectacular, he carried that flair across France, Italy, Germany, England, and the United States, a wonderfully rootless career that I find quietly romantic. His 28 goals in 82 caps mark him as a true international class talent, and his 1998 Legion of Honour reflects the joy that summer gave a nation. Carrying Armenian heritage while roaming the world, he embodies, to me, just how wide football's family really is.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Youri Djorkaeff
- Name (Japanese)
- ユーリ・ジョルカエフ
- Reading
- ゆーり・じょるかえふ
- Born
- March 9, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
- Origin
- 6th arrondissement of Lyon, Rhône, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Youri Djorkaeff born?
Born March 9, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Youri Djorkaeff from?
Youri Djorkaeff is from 6th arrondissement of Lyon, Rhône, France.
What does Youri Djorkaeff do?
Youri Djorkaeff works as association football player.
How tall is Youri Djorkaeff?
Youri Djorkaeff is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.